Author: Marlene Koch

Classic Green Bean “Casserole”
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Classic Green Bean “Casserole”

After numerous trials on this take on the classic holiday side, nothing beat good old canned soup and frozen green beans for the ease and texture that has made it a special occasion tradition. But this is not your mother’s green bean casserole!  Fresh onions, mushrooms, and Marsala wine make […]

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Any Day Stuffin’ Muffins

Any meal will feel special with these easy-to-make muffins made of stuffing! A quick sauté of fresh vegetables combined with spices and green onion take the taste of packaged stuffing mix to homemade heights. Pack the mix into muffin cups for a fun twist that ensures quick cooking and easy portion […]

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup
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Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup

With just 100 calories per cup, you are going to fall in love with this luscious 30-minute soup made with not one, but two fall all-star ingredients! Every time I make it, I’m amazed at how something so satisfyingly creamy and comforting can be so low in calories, carbs and […]

Heavenly Pumpkin Spice Cake
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Heavenly Pumpkin Spice Cake

There are many recipes floating around for this ultra-easy, fool-proof cake, and I think I tried them all! Many use an entire can of pumpkin, but in my trials I found that while this produced a moist cake, it was too dense to be considered heavenly. And recipes that called for less […]

Holiday Doodles
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Holiday Doodles

Shhh…there’s no need to tell anyone these have just 1/3 of the usual sugar! With the light scent of nutmeg and a crown of sugar and cinnamon, this is one seriously delicious cookie. My only suggestion – once they are made, keep them out of sight. Otherwise, you may find […]

Healthy Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings
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Healthy Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings

When one thinks of Chicken and Dumplings, “healthy” and “quick” do not often come to mind. This recipe changes that! Fresh vegetables, fluffy homemade rosemary scented dumplings (enhanced with a touch of cornmeal), and a creamy full flavor give this stew-like soup Southern style, while using canned broth and cooked […]

Free Form Apple Pie
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Free Form Apple Pie

Packed with sweet slices of apples, and less than 1 teaspoon of added sugar per piece, this apple “pie” is extra sweet to to make—just lay down the crust, top it, and go! I guarantee your guests will ooh and aah. It’s up to you whether or not to tell them […]